There's a lot to choose from when it comes to picking the best streaming services, and STARZ is definitely one of the more niche offerings out there. We've broken down everything you need to know about STARZ, including costs, current deals, and what kind of content you can find on the streaming app.
Since initially launching as a pay television channel in 1994, STARZ has become a hub for original TV series and popular films. The TV show offerings are fairly specific and are only made up of STARZ originals, so there's nothing beyond the network's own programming. The network offers select period dramas like "Outlander," "Gaslit," and "Minx," the latter of which STARZ scooped from (HBO) Max for a second and, ultimately, final season. The service also carries select contemporary shows like "Party Down" and the "Power" franchise.
The film offerings are a little more varied, which we'll dig into below, but it's safe to say that action fans will find lots to love on the service. Plus, the streamer has some of the few Marvel-related films that aren't on Disney Plus, like "Spider-Man: No Way Home."
Below, you can find answers to some of the most common questions about STARZ. Whether you're looking to round out your Marvel movie binge or you're hoping to get caught up on "Outlander," we've got you covered.
STARZ is the streaming home of Outlander, Party Down, and tons of blockbuster movies. The app is one of the cheaper ad-free streaming services out there, but it also frequently offers impressive deals throughout the year.
What is STARZ?
STARZ is the on-demand streaming app for all things related to the popular cable network of the same name. The app is also the streaming home of several films, including many blockbuster releases from Sony and Lionsgate.
There's just one tier of STARZ, so all subscriptions offer ad-free on-demand content. The service is available to add on to most live TV streaming packages — like DirecTV Stream, Fubo, and Sling TV — but you can also subscribe directly through the STARZ website and stream through the app. These live TV streaming service add-ons also include live STARZ channels.
How much does STARZ cost?
STARZ costs $10.99 a month or $69.99 a year. The streaming service usually runs some sort of introductory offer that can save subscribers money in their first few months of service. As of February 2025, subscribers can get their first three months of service for $2.99/month or prepay for six months of service for $17.99 before subscriptions revert to their standard monthly rates. The streaming service also occasionally offers an annual deal.
The Starz streaming service offers several original shows and classic movies. The semi-annual plan is a steal compared to a standard month-to-month subscription.
Does STARZ have a free trial?
STARZ doesn't offer a free trial right now. However, you can often get a seven-day free trial if you subscribe to STARZ through another streaming app, like Prime Video or Hulu.
This usually means missing out on potential savings during deal events found on STARZ's own site.
STARZ bundles
There are also several ways to bundle STARZ with other services, including through Vizio, YouTube TV, Roku, and Fubo, among others. Prime Video offers a notable number of STARZ bundles, including an AMC+ bundle, MGM+ bundle, BET+ bundle, and Max bundle. There's also an option to bundle STARZ with BritBox for $14.99/month through the STARZ website.
How to watch STARZ
STARZ is compatible with a variety of devices, from Apple to Android. You can check out a full list of supported devices on the STARZ website, but we've outlined some of the most common compatible options below. The STARZ website will also break down which versions of the devices allow the streaming service to work. For example, iPhones and iPads must be running iOS 11 or newer, and only select 2014 (and newer) Sony TVs (running Android 5 and greater) and Samsung Smart TVs are compatible.
What movies and TV shows are on STARZ?
STARZ has several original TV shows and a rotation of popular blockbuster films available on demand. STARZ is perhaps best known for its long-running adaptation of "Outlander," which will most likely return for an eighth and final season sometime in the next year or so. Historical dramas are particularly popular on STARZ. In addition to shows like "Gaslit," "Minx," and "The Serpent Queen," the app is the streaming home of the adaptations of Philippa Gregory's popular Tudor era novels, with "The White Queen," "The White Princess," and "The Spanish Princess" available on-demand.
STARZ is also known for "Party Down," "Sweetpea," and the wide-spanning "Power" TV franchise. The app carries the full on-demand catalog of its original series and often enables subscribers to watch new episodes before their linear broadcast.
The film lineup on the STARZ app is slightly more varied, and blockbusters are often swapped out throughout the year. Many of the selections come from Lionsgate and Sony. The app's best movies tend to fall under the action category, but it offers selections from various genres.
As of February 2025, some of STARZ's top film offerings include "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Spider-man: No Way Home," "Venom: Let There Be Carnage," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare," "John Wick: Chapter 4," and "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes," among others.
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